Planning Ahead…

I am trying to decide how to set up our workboxes for next year. I am thinking of using a folder system, or a drawer system. I have also seen discussions on The Homeschool Lounge about a weekly system. So many choices, so many things to decide! But it’s just details. I am trying to keep my eyes on the bigger picture and the goal of all this. I want the children to love learning, be independent thinkers, and most importantly, put God first in all they do.

Speaking of independent thinkers, I gave Grace a summer assignment recently. She had 2 weeks to read a book about the American Revolution. Well the deadline is Monday and she finally started today. So that gives her just 5 days, when she had 14. She is just like me, as that is how I was too as a kid. Still can be…always work better under pressure! 🙂 She told me the book is boring because she knows everything in it already. I told her in life you will get assignments to do things that you do not like. I want to see how she handles the independent assignment. I plan on really working on that with her next year as well.

I am also trying to set up a schedule for next year. I loved hearing Teri Maxwell speak at ENOCH’s Homeschool Convention a few weeks ago about Managers of Their Homes. I love the idea of having a schedule in place so that when days get overwhelming, there is nothing to think about. I would really love to get everything planned out a few months ahead so I can just use the schedule and not have too think to much once we get started!

I also want to focus on various goals for each child this year. I need to make a list for each child. I love Simply Charlotte Mason for this. That is a GREAT source and resource to have.

I do want to enjoy summer though and not think too hard just yet about next year. I think once we return from vacation I will really focus on September. But for now, I will just enjoy the moments of summer. And live in the moment…afterall, September will be here before we know it!

Share this:

Join me on my journey to clear the clutter as I am simply living...for Him! I am a homeschooling mom sharing about my faith, family, hobby-farm life, and Jesus. I am also an author and speaker and love sharing my journey with others- and I am all about keeping it real and authentic! Join me as I seek less of this world, and more of Jesus!

No Comments

Secure Your Spot!

About Me

Join me on my journey to clear the clutter as I am simply living...for Him!
I am a homeschooling mom sharing about my faith, family, hobby-farm life, and Jesus.
I am also an author and speaker and love sharing my journey with others- and I am all about keeping it real and authentic! Join me as I seek less of this world, and more of Jesus!

Find us on Facebook

Instagram Slider

3 days agoby simplylivingforhimYesterday I did something quite surreal. I was nearby the old apartment that I lived in before my life turned around. I decided to drive by and see it. I parked as close as I could but it was crowded with people and cars. (Quite a difference from my little hobby farm life today.) The second floor above the deli- that was where I lived when God decided to pluck me out of darkness. As I sat there, I felt like it was so much smaller than I remembered. Much, much smaller. And much louder! But then again, every memory

2 days agoby simplylivingforhimJust to keep it real. Although I strive for simple, I don’t always attain it. My desk right now is quite cluttered. Yet, living simple helps me to get it cleaned up and prioritize. Like keeping that bowl of candies right there!! Other stuff must go! Ha!!